April 10, 2014

Kilmer to Host 2014 Congressional Art Competition Reception at Tacoma Art Museum

Representative Derek Kilmer will host a reception at the Tacoma Art Museum on Thursday, April 17 to recognize artwork submitted by local high school students to the annual Congressional Art Competition.  All students, parents, community members and those passionate about the arts are welcome to attend.

The Congressional Art Competition is a nationwide high school visual art contest held every year to recognize and support young artists in each congressional district and across the nation.  Students submit entries to their representative’s office and panels of judges in each district select the winning entries. The top artist will receive round-trip tickets to Washington D.C. where they will attend a national awards reception with Representative Kilmer.

WHO:             Representative Derek Kilmer and constituents of the 6th Congressional District

WHAT:           Congressional Art Competition Reception

WHEN:           Thursday, April 17th at 6:00PM

WHERE:         Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

QUESTIONS: Contact Rohan Shrikhande of Rep. Kilmer’s Staff at          

                        rohan.shrikhande@mail.house.gov or
                        (360) 373-9725

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